Head to Vulcan Lane for the Jazz series and enjoy a musical journey that's set to light up your Thursday evening!
Immerse yourself in the rhythmic tapestry of jazz that will transport you to a world of delight. From groovy saxophones to toe-tapping beats, this experience will capture the essence of the season. A focus on bringing fresh Jazz and talent from local music schools and experienced Jazz musicians for a memorable live music experience.
Check out the incredible line up:
Oct 9 | 5PM - 7.30PM | Love Square
Love Square is a musical venture put together by Nick Atkinson, former RNZ presenter, founding member of Supergroove and one-half of Hopetoun Brown. The band blends blues & jazz, reggae & dub, soul & funk, with a revolving door of incredible musicians joining them for gigs here & there & in the recording studio.
Oct 16 | 5PM - 7:30PM | Joe Kaptein & Friends
Joe Kaptein is a local keyboardist/composer/producer who has collaborated & played with the likes of Nathan Haines, Princess Chelsea, The Circling Sun, The Situations & Tom Scott. Joe will be accompanied by Wil Goodinson on bass & David Harris on drums, performing a selection of Hall & Oates classics.
Nov 13 | 5PM - 7:30PM | Fruju Peak - 4 Pce
Fruju Peak is a Jazz group from Tamaki Makaurau Auckland who have been playing together since 2022. Their sound is a culmination of their various spheres of influencers, hard-bop, pre-1980's Miles Davis, rock funk, jungle/dnb.
Nov 20 | 5PM - 7.30PM | Joe Kaptein & Friends
Joe Kaptein is a local keyboardist/composer/producer who has collaborated & played with the likes of Nathan Haines, Princess Chelsea, The Circling Sun, The Situations & Tom Scott. Joe will be accompanied by Wil Goodinson on bass & David Harris on drums, performing a selection of Hall & Oates classics.
The Christmas series in December, look out for spot prizes and & guest performer appearances with fun Christmas favourites to sing along to!
Dec 11 | 5PM - 7:30PM | Whiskey & Juniper
Whiskey & Juniper is a jazz ensemble delivering some of the smoothest jazz across New Zealand. Featuring a rotating line-up of the country's top artists, these players are all professionals including music teachers, session artists to members of the Royal NZ Navy Band!
Dec 18 | 5PM - 7.30PM | Fruju Picchu Ensemble
Fruju Peak is a Jazz group from Tamaki Makaurau Auckland who have been playing together since 2022. Their sound is a culmination of their various spheres of influencers, hard-bop, pre-1980's Miles Davis, rock funk, jungle/dnb. A special ensemble for Vulcan Lane with a 9pce band is coming called 'Fruju Picchu Ensemble'.
Jazz on Vulcan promises to fill your night with the magic of music.
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